This began with a search for the lyrics for "The Fruitcake That Ate New Jersey" Then it occurred to me, why not just create a thread for silly Christmas songs, like "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas". So, that's what I've done.

If someone does have the lyrics to, "The Fruitcake That Ate New Jersey", we can start there.

GUEST,Author of Fruitcake - Joining up is easy and free. Most of us don't bite. Just choose a suitable name (Some people use their own - specially if they want to sell their wares). Once you are a member there is a messaging system to other members. Quack! Geoff the Duck.

This is one I picked up from 'Geordie-Peorgie' last Christmas - He wrote it while working in customer services for a bank - Say no more!

BRUNO

Everyone's heard of Rudolph. The reindeer with the shiny nose And Cupid and Dancer also And the other ones I suppose But nobody's heard of Bruno! The reindeer no one talks about This is a sad old story I'll tell you how it came about.

One cold and icy Christmas Eve, Bruno he was placed One place behind Rudolph And they set off at a pace.

It happened just over Margate, They were flying through the dark When something shot right across them. Santa had to pull up sharp With a screech of reindeer hoof-track Like polystyrene on a dustbin lid Bruno the brown-nosed reindeer Couldn't stop as quick as Rudolph did.

Bruno the brown-nosed reindeer Was a sorry sight to see Covered in reindeer doo-dah Not much shouting out with glee All of the other reindeer Turned their noses up at such a sight Bruno the brown-nosed reindeer Covered in reindeer ………….